Senior Motion Graphics Designer & Animator — Remote-First

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Health coverage

Continuous learning opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Motion Graphics Designer & Animator to join its remote-first team. You will conceptualize and produce animated content for broadcast, ads, and corporate communications, transforming concepts into engaging sequences.

Requirements include a strong portfolio, mastery of After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, and Photoshop, plus 3D tools like Cinema 4D or Blender. Strong remote collaboration and timing skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong motion graphics portfolio across multiple styles.
• Proficiency in After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Experience with 3D animation software (Cinema 4D, Blender) is a plus.
• Solid understanding of animation timing and storytelling.
• Able to work independently in a remote team with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, design, and animate motion graphics for various media.
• Create storyboards and animatics to visualize ideas.
• Produce explainer videos, promos, social graphics, and broadcast packages.
• Collaborate with directors and clients to meet goals and branding.
• Ensure animations fit platform specs and deliver on deadlines.
• Mentor junior designers and animators in a remote team.

Skills

Motion graphics

After Effects

Premiere Pro

Illustrator

Photoshop

Cinema 4D

Blender

Animation principles

Remote collaboration

Typography

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design/Animation/Film

Tools

Cinema 4D

Blender

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Motion Graphics Designer & Animator to join its remote-first team. You will conceptualize and produce animated content for broadcast, ads, and corporate communications, transforming concepts into engaging sequences.

Requirements include a strong portfolio, mastery of After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, and Photoshop, plus 3D tools like Cinema 4D or Blender. Strong remote collaboration and timing skills are essential.